The photo in this edition of “Your photo in the newsletter banner” is by François Martel.

Congratulations to François for this photo of CF-CEZ, a Grumman American AA-5 Traveler.

This photo will be among the finalists in January 2024 presented to an external jury determining the three winners of the photo competition trophies. She will also be eligible for the end-of-year draw for ten prizes from ALL photos received.

To see all the photos from the 2023 Photo Competition

You too could have your photo put in the banner of our newsletter and our Facebook page.

Check out the details about this contest

AVIATEUR EXPRESS # 916 – November 22, 2023

IN THIS EDITION :

  • Benefit dinner: All you can eat lobsters dinner is back in 2024
  • NAV Canada: National Implementation of Trigger NOTAM Effective 30 Nov 2023
  • News from one of our partners: Avionnerie Valdor
  • Saint-Hubert airport closes a runway
  • Sierra Assurance and the Aviateurs.Québec insurance plan
  • First solos
  • A gem of a Stearman
  • Obituary: Jean-Guy Pinard
  • AIR, season 2 - last episode
  • Airmedic conference, November 30
  • Calendar 2023 - 2024
  • Your virtual library

And yes, we are back in 2024 with our fundraising dinner : All-you-can-eat lobsters.

It will take place on May 25th at the Cabane à sucre D’Amours, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.

Take advantage of our pre-Christmas sale event and get your tickets to spoil your spouse or friends. A beautiful gift to give or treat yourself.

For you as a business manager, this is a unique opportunity to show your appreciation to your customers by reserving your own table!

Tickets for our classic All-You-Can-Eat Lobster Benefit Dinner will be available on December 1st starting at 12:00 p.m. at the reduced price of $125 per person (tip included).

We are waiting for you. 

NAV Canada: National Implementation of Trigger NOTAM Effective 30 Nov 2023

For more information

News from one of our partners: Avionnerie Valdor

Aviateurs.Québec would like to congratulate the Avionnerie Valdor team  for having received Transport Canada's supplemental type certificate STC SA23-85 for the installation of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 turboprop in the DHC-2 MKI "Beaver", when equipped with BX Wings. An accomplishment that you can be very proud of.

For more information

Congratulations to these first solos 

Louis-Alix Godard at Delco Aviation

Delco Aviation

Haithem Ben Njima at Lachute Aviation

Lachute Aviation

Patrick Rochon, Sébastien Nolet at ALM par avion

ALM par avion

These first solos qualify for a free one-year subscription to Aviateurs.Québec. This membership gives them access to all the advantages of a regular subscription, for a full year. To find out more about this offer, click HERE.

You have recently completed your first solo, contact us at 514-255-9998/1-877317-2727 or at info@aviateurs.Québec to complete your subscription.

To learn more about the First Solo program

Photos: Delco Aviation, Haithem Ben Njima, ALM by plane

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Saint-Hubert airport closes runway 10/28

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A gem from Stearman

Jocelyn Coté, a loyal member of Aviateurs.Québec, took 20 years after his retirement from Singapore Airlines to restore this Boeing Stearman to perfection in his hangar at Lachute airport with the help of his wife Junko.

Congratulations Jocelyn.

For other photos

Photos: Richard Bolduc, Quebecair Facebook page

Obituary: Jean-Guy Pinard

We regret to announce the death of Jean-Guy Pinard, a long-time member of our association. Jean-Guy joined the ranks of the Quebec Bush Pilots Association in 1979 (member # 186). We offer our most sincere condolences to his partner Lucette, to all members of the family and to his many friends.

The funeral will take place on December 2 at 2 p.m. at the Sainte-Julienne church.

Obituary of Jean-Guy Pinard

Featured classified ad: Hangar for rent at Mirabel airport
Luxury 44X34 hangar with 15X42 electric door and remote controlled.
Available for rental during the winter period. Let appr. November 1 to April 30.

For more information

AIR, season 2 

 

The AIR series (season 2) on YouTube

Airmedic announces the holding of the first edition of the Airmedic Conference on November 30, 2023! This day will offer you 5 conferences and panels to educate you, equip you and discuss health and safety in remote areas.

Do you practice activities in nature or live in a remote area? This conference is for you. Do you work in outfitting, in ZEC, in forestry or in the mining industry? This conference is for you.

By bringing together more than 20 industry experts, this virtual event offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, exchange innovative ideas and equip yourself with concrete solutions to meet the challenges facing our sector. This conference is of significant importance for our individual members, our corporate members and our partners, because it highlights crucial issues in the field of health and safety in remote regions.

On November 30, come and improve your knowledge and go on an adventure in isolated regions better prepared.

To find out more and get the registration link

Your virtual library

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Your photo in the banner of the Aviateurs.Québec newsletter and the Aviateurs.Québec Facebook page

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For subsequent editions of the newsletter, the photo chosen will be from among all the photos received since the beginning of the current year. At the end of the year, the photos (maximum 26) that have been chosen for the banner will be submitted to an external jury to determine the three winning photographers.

First prize: $150 gift certificate + trophy
Second prize: $100 gift certificate + trophy
Third prize: $50 gift certificate + trophy

10 other winners will be determined by random draw among ALL photographers who participated during the year: $55 credit applicable towards a membership renewal, a cap or polo shirt of the winner's choice.

AVIATEURS.QUÉBEC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH HAS THE MISSION OF:

"To bring together and represent Quebec aviators in order to promote general aviation and flight safety, to promote its accessibility and to protect its rights, to facilitate exchanges between members and to provide access to resources assistance, training and information."

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